Blog by Sharon
"Don't you know? That's the secret. If you always make sure you're exactly the person you hoped to be, if you always make sure you know only the very best people, then you won't care if you die tomorrow."
The above is a quote from the book which resonates with me. I thoroughly enjoyed this novel which explores relationships : between June and her uncle Finn ( somewhat disturbing !), between Finn and Toby, Greta and June, Danni and Finn (her own frustrations of unfulfilled artistic dreams).
How realistic is this love June has for her uncle Finn? And is it right for Finn to encourage it almost ? The author tried to show that all the jealousy, envy and shame that we carry is our own kind of sickness, as much a disease as AIDS for Toby and Finn.
The author took us back to when HIV and AIDS first appeared and showed us the kinds of prejudices and paranoia they invoked. Kind of scary how the gay community and HIV victims were shunned.
I found the sisters' relationship to the painting fascinating - it's almost a kind of communication between them when they can't say the words out loud.
We rated the book an average of 7.5/10.
Our next meeting is on Thursday April 12 at Lee's and our book choice is The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafan.
